United States Grand Prix
The United States Grand Prix is a motor race which has been run on and off since 1908, when it was known as the American Grand Prize. The race later became part of the Formula One World Championship. From 2000 to 2007, the race was held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course. the United States Grand Prix was dropped from the Formula One calendar starting in 2008.
| Circuit of the Americas (2012–present) | |
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| Race information | |
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| Number of times held | 49 |
| First held | 1908 |
| Most wins (drivers) |  Lewis Hamilton (6) |
| Most wins (constructors) |  Ferrari (10) |
| Circuit length | 5.513 km (3.426 mi) |
| Race length | 308.405 km (191.634 mi) |
| Laps | 56 |
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In 2010, the FIA announced that the race would return to the United States at a new circuit near Austin, Texas. The new track, known as the Circuit of the Americas, hosted its first U.S. Grand Prix in 2012.[1]
History Edit
Indianapolis Motor Speedway Edit
Formula One returned to the United States in 2000. The race was held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. A road course was built for the Formula one race. Part of the oval track was used, including the main straightaway and turn 4. The remaining part of the road course was built in the infield portion of the track. Even thought most American races run counter-clockwise, including the Indianapolis 500, the Formula One course was built to run clockwise.
Circuit of the Americas Edit
A new race track is being built in the Austin area. This track is being designed and built for the use of Formula One racing and MotoGP, and will also host a round of V8 Supercars, an Australia-based touring car racing series. The track will be located southeast of Austin next to state highway 130. The track will be located on a 900 acre site. The location used to known as the Wandering Creek property.[2][3]
Winners of the United States Grand Prix Edit
Repeat winners (drivers) Edit
Drivers in bold are competing in the Formula One championship in the current season. A pink background indicates an event which was not part of the Formula One World Championship.
| Wins | Driver | Years won |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Lewis Hamilton
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2007, 2012, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 |
| 5 |  Michael Schumacher
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2000, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 |
| 3 | Graham Hill
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1963, 1964, 1965 |
| Jim Clark
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1962, 1966, 1967 | |
| 2 |  David Bruce-Brown
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1910, 1911 |
| Jackie Stewart
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1968, 1972 | |
| James Hunt
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1976, 1977 | |
 Carlos Reutemann
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1974, 1978 | |
 Ayrton Senna
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1990, 1991 |
Repeat winners (constructors) Edit
Teams in bold are competing in the Formula One championship in the current season.
A pink background indicates an event which was not part of the Formula One World Championship.
| Wins | Constructor | Years won |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Ferrari
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1975, 1978, 1979, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2018 |
| 8 | Lotus
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1960, 1961, 1962, 1966, 1967, 1969, 1970, 1973 |
| McLaren
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1976, 1977, 1989, 1990, 1991, 2001, 2007, 2012 | |
| 6 | Mercedes
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1910, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019 |
| 3 |  Fiat
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1908, 1911, 1912 |
| BRM
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1963, 1964, 1965 | |
| 2 |  Peugeot
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1915, 1916 |
| Tyrrell
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1971, 1972 |
Repeat winners (engine manufacturers) Edit
Manufacturers in bold are competing in the Formula One championship in the current season.
A pink background indicates an event which was not part of the Formula One World Championship.
| Wins | Manufacturer | Years won |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Ford *
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1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1976, 1977, 1980 |
| 10 | Ferrari
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1975, 1978, 1979, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2018 |
| 9 | Mercedes **
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1910, 2001, 2007, 2012, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019 |
| 4 | Climax
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1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, |
| BRM
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1963, 1964, 1965, 1966 | |
| 3 |  Honda
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1989, 1990, 1991 |
| Fiat
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1908, 1911, 1912 | |
| 2 | Peugeot
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1915, 1916 |
* Built by Cosworth, funded by Ford
** Built by Ilmor in 2001, funded by Mercedes
By year Edit
A pink background indicates an event which was not part of the Formula One World Championship.
Broadcasting Edit
United Kingdom Edit
Other websites Edit
References Edit
- ↑ Doolittle, Dave (August 31, 2011). "Inaugural Austin F1 race date confirmed as Nov. 18, 2012". Austin American-Statesman. Archived from the original on February 25, 2012. Retrieved August 31, 2011.
- ↑ "Formula One - Further details about US F1 race announced". formula1.com. Formula One Administration Ltd. 2010-07-27. Retrieved 2010-07-29.
- ↑ Wilde, Russell (2011-04-13). "F1 organizers divulge details of Austin race site". ynn.com. TWEAN News Channel of Austin, L.P. Archived from the original on 2011-04-16. Retrieved 2011-04-13.